Formation

Joe Harriott · 1960

Context

Opening track of Free Form, recorded in London in November 1960 and released by Jazzland. Harriott applies his "free form" conception here, based on collective improvisation and constant dialogue, with tempo, key, and meter able to change; AllMusic compares it to Ornette Coleman's records of the same period.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to British jazz, Free jazz. Among the origins and influences of British jazz: Traditional revival, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• Partita (1967)

Sources

• EN: Free Form (Joe Harriott album)
• EN: Joe Harriott

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